Peak
1
Weeks
13
Score
3,181
Chart Year
1970
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Sly Stone wrote "Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" because he felt listeners were not hearing the messages in his songs even though the band was more popular then ever. Sly & the Family Stone were an integrated band and tried to spread the message of racial harmony, but Stone thought that message was getting lost: Thank you for the party but I could never stay Many things is on my mind, words in the way The lyrics are scathing and mostly directed at Sly himself, but once again, many lost the meaning in the powerful groove. Larry Graham played the innovative bass line using a technique where he thumped the strings. He learned this technique when he was playing in a duo with his mother, who played the organ - with no drummer, he had to create the percussion with his bass. This style became very popular on funk records for years to come and was a big influence on artists like Prince and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. The title is a funky way of spelling "Thank you for letting me be myself again." The lyrics include references to some of Sly & the Family Stone's earlier hits, including "Dance To The Music" and "Everyday People." Janet Jackson sampled the bass riff on her 1989 hit "Rhythm Nation." >> In 2008, Brooke Hogan, the daughter of wrestling star Hulk Hogan, released a version of this song called "Thnku4lettinmebmahself," where she sings about the trappings of fame. Her cover, which strips all funk from the original, was released ahead of her second album. >> More songs from Sly & the Family Stone
Lookin' at the devil Grinnin' at his gun Fingers start shakin' I begin to run Bullets start chasin' I begin to stop We begin to wrestle I was on the top I want to thank you Falettinme Be mice elf Agin Thank you falettinme Be mice elf Agin Stiff all in the collar Fluffy in the face Chit chat chatter tryin' It's stuffy in the place Thank you for the party But I could never stay Many things is on my mind Words in the way I, I want to thank you Falettinme Be mice elf Agin Thank you falettinme Be mice elf Agin Dance to the music All night long Everyday people Sing a simple song Mama's so happy Mama start to cry Papa still singin' We can make it if we try I, I want to thank you Falettinme (oh yeah) Be mice elf Agin Thank you falettinme Be mice elf Agin Flamin' eyes of people fear Burnin' into you Many men are missin' much Hatin' what they do Youth and truth are makin' love Dig it for a starter Dyin' young is hard to take Sellin' out is harder Thank you falettinme Be mice elf Agin I, I want to thank you Falettinme Be mice elf Agin Thank you falettinme Be mice elf Agin Thank you falettinme Be mice elf Agin I, I want thank you Falettinme (oh) Be mice elf agin I, I want to thank you Falettinme Be mice elf agin I want to thank you Falettinme Be mice elf Agin I, I want to thank you Falettinme Be mice elf Agin
| Week | Chart Date | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 3, 1970 | 59 | 67 |
| 2 | Jan 10, 1970 | 40 | 86 |
| 3 | Jan 17, 1970 | 22 | 104 |
| 4 | Jan 24, 1970 | 15 | 111 |
| 5 | Jan 31, 1970 | 8 | 118 |
| 6 | Feb 7, 1970 | 4 | 122 |
| 7 | Feb 14, 1970 | 1 | 125 |
| 8 | Feb 21, 1970 | 1 | 125 |
| 9 | Feb 28, 1970 | 2 | 124 |
| 10 | Mar 7, 1970 | 3 | 123 |
| 11 | Mar 14, 1970 | 7 | 119 |
| 12 | Mar 21, 1970 | 21 | 105 |
| 13 | Mar 28, 1970 | 23 | 103 |